REST API Log - Security Vulnerability (CVE-2026-16547)

AI enriched 97 days ago (2026-08-06 22:27 UTC)

Technical Summary

The REST API Log WordPress plugin before 1.7.1 does not bind the token protecting its log download feature to the log entry being requested, nor does it check the capability of the requester, allowing unauthenticated users in possession of any such token to download the logged REST API requests and responses of any entry, which may contain sensitive data such as credentials, authentication tokens or private content.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 5.9). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Low based on low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: low-bar exploit prerequisites

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

AI risk score 57/100 (Elevated, Low) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.